Mrs. Sithara Mahagama
BSc (Hons) IT (UoM), Master’s in Bioinformatics (IBMBB, UoC), MCSSL
Contact info
sithara.m@eie.ruh.ac.lk
About
Mrs.Sithara Mahagama is a Lecturer attached to the Department of Electrical and Information Engineering, having joined the department in 2025. A graduate of the University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, holds a BSc (Hons) in Information Technology. She completed her Master’s degree in Bioinformatics at the University of Colombo and is a member of the Computer Society of Sri Lanka (MCSSL).
Her research interests include Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI), Prompt Engineering, Machine Learning, Bioinformatics, and Data Science. Her work focuses on developing transparent, reliable, and impactful intelligent systems, while exploring the integration of emerging technologies into engineering education.
She is actively engaged in teaching, research, and student mentoring, with a strong interest in bridging theoretical knowledge with practical, real-world applications.
Research Areas
- Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI)
- Prompt Engineering
- Machine Learning
- Bioinformatics
- Data Science
Teaching
- Fundamentals of Programming
- Operating Systems
- Intelligent Systems Design
Publications
- Jayatilake, N. T., & Mahagama, S. M. (2024, December 19). An evaluation of AR-based smart try-on technology in online fashion retail: A comprehensive review. International Conference on Advances in Technology and Computing 2024.
- Mahagama, S. M., & Jayatilake, N. T. (2024, December 18). Machine learning approaches in in-silico drug design. ITUM International Research Conference 2024.
- Hengoda, I. D., Witharana, W. A. H., Senarath, S. A. N. K., Dhananjani, G. A., Dasanayake, D. T. P., & Madhubhashini, M. S. (2025). Wee Saviya: A digital platform for enhancing paddy management in Sri Lanka [Poster presentation, 3rd place award]. International Conference on Innovation and Emerging Technologies (ICIET) 2025.
